Learner's definition of WASTAGE
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: wasteful use of something valuable : loss of something by using too much of it or using it in a way that is not necessary or effective浪费;损耗;耗费 -
The current system results in a large amount of wastage. [=a lot of material is wasted because of the current system]现行体制导致大量的浪费。
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wastage of valuable resources宝贵资源的浪费
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avoid food/water wastage避免食物/水浪费
— see also natural wastage